The Sanctuary, Tissawewa, Anuradhapura
This historic colonial hotel built originally around 1865 was a former Governors House. The hotel was formerly known as Tissa Wewa Resthouse. It still retains that colonial British charm with highly polished wooden floors, high ceilings but with modern amenities such as updated bathrooms, TVs and AC. The rooms on the first floor are more private with a beautiful verandah overlooking the fabulous gardens which extend to 14 acres. Please note the hotel does not have a liquor license as it is within the bounds of the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Breathtakingly beautiful Sri Lankan beach photos
Sri Lanka is home to some of the most beautiful beaches found anywhere in the world.
The small island is blessed with countless palm fringed beaches where you can soak up the sun or take a dip in the clear, turquoise water. Given the exciting array of places to visit when in Sri Lanka, it is undoubtedly the ultimate beach holiday destination.
Don’t believe us? Take a look at this collection of beautiful Sri Lankan beach photos from @srilankabeaches instagram profile
Flame of the forest would come in to flower around mid
Flame of the forest would come in to flower around mid-April & the flowering season could stretch till early June. Its name itself describes this tree very well. This does look like the flame in the forest & stands out in the wet evergreen vegetation.
Depending on soil conditions, the flowers can vary in colour from pale scarlet and almost orange to deep russets and vermilion. Beneath the trees become thickly carpeted with fine red petals for weeks. The trees take about 10 years to mature into attractive flowering specimens.
In a few weeks, one could spot this beautiful tree in Sri Lanka very easily as this a common tree in the wet zone. Imagine having a king[Bright orange] coconut under the red carpet.
